Pentagon Locked Down as Hazmat Teams Respond to Air Quality Alert

Emergency crews have sealed off sections of the Pentagon after building sensors detected a potential airborne hazard. Arlington County Fire and EMS and Pentagon fire teams are on site investigating the incident. Officials ordered a shelter-in-place for affected zones while the Pentagon’s advanced ventilation system isolates the threat. Investigators are working to identify the cause of the alarm and assess any risk to occupants. The Pentagon Shield program, established after 9/11, uses sensors and real-time airflow controls to detect and contain chemical, biological, or radiological threats. Its design allows for rapid lockdown of individual zones without evacuating the entire facility.

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